Complaints
395
per 10K Sold
45.3
US Sales
87,203
Crashes
28
Fires
6
Injuries
38
Fatalities
3
Recalls
0
Worst 2006 Ford Expedition Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#187 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:110,292 mi
Crash-related:1
#261 complaints
Engine & Cooling
Avg mileage:70,275 mi
Fires:1
#329 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:105,517 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Ford Expedition.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 87 | 1 | — | 110,292 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 61 | — | 1 | 70,275 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 29 | 1 | — | 105,517 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 28 | 2 | — | 94,816 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 14 | 1 | — | 111,290 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 13 | 1 | 2 | 89,623 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 12 | — | — | 116,262 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 12 | — | — | 108,329 mi | |
| Airbags | 9 | 7 | — | 134,500 mi | |
| Fuel System | 9 | — | — | 106,708 mi | |
| Body Structure | 9 | 1 | — | 78,197 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 8 | 1 | — | 81,092 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 6 | 5 | — | 48,633 mi | |
| Brakes | 6 | 1 | — | 115,070 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 6 | — | — | 77,164 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 5 | — | — | 38,650 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 5 | — | — | 36,846 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — |
Engine Problems
87
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
110,292
Engine & Cooling
61
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
70,275
Electrical Faults
29
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
105,517
Unintended Acceleration
28
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
94,816
Transmission / Drivetrain
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
111,290
Gasoline Fuel System
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
89,623
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
116,262
Steering Defects
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
108,329
Airbags
9
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
134,500
Fuel System
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
106,708
Body Structure
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,197
Wheel Issues
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,092
Air Bags:Frontal
6
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,633
Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
115,070
Structural Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,164
Automatic Transmission
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,650
Hydraulic Brakes
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
36,846
Electronic Stability Control
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Horn
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2006 Ford Expedition — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2006 Ford Expedition reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2006 Ford Expedition has 395 NHTSA complaints, 28 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 87 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2006 Ford Expedition?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (87 complaints, avg 110,292 mi); Engine & Cooling (61 complaints, avg 70,275 mi); Electrical Faults (29 complaints, avg 105,517 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2006 Ford Expedition?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 95,177 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2006 Ford Expedition?
NHTSA complaints for the 2006 Ford Expedition include 28 crash-related reports, 6 fire reports, 38 injuries, and 3 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2006 Ford Expedition have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2006 Ford Expedition as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2006 Ford Expedition?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford Expedition reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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